Course · with GreenState Credit Union
The financialliteracy course.
A complete, self-paced course built with GreenState Credit Union. Budgeting, credit, investing, taxes, and everything in between, free for every student.
About the course
Real personal finance, start to finish.
The course is delivered through GreenState Credit Union's MoneyRight platform. Students move through interactive modules at their own pace and finish with a graded assessment. Along the way, they can complete a scholarship module to become eligible for a $1,000 award.
It's the same financial education trusted by hundreds of organizations, made free for Build-A-Biz students.
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Inside the course
27 modules of financial literacy.
Each module is a short, interactive lesson on a real-world money topic. Work through them in any order.
22 min
Budget Basics for High School
The basics of budgeting and important related concepts that can be applied for the future.
34 min
Smart Spending
Master the art of spending with intention, building a plan that works in real life and avoiding spending under pressure.
24 min
Choices About Money
Financial decisions almost always involve a trade-off, getting something now usually means giving up something else.
16 min
The Psychology of Money
Your brain is wired to spend now and worry later, learn why saving feels hard and what you can do about it.
39 min
Borrowing and Credit
Understand how credit really works, from building your score and reading reports to how interest adds up.
20 min
Understanding Interest
Einstein supposedly called compound interest the eighth wonder of the world. Was he right?
20 min
Introduction to Investing
Learn how to save your money, which accounts to consider, and how fees may quietly eat into your returns.
26 min
Investing in the Modern World
What moves the markets, who keeps them fair, and how to tell solid advice from social media hype.
18 min
Investing: Accounts, Taxes, and Advice
Go deeper into investment taxes, when to hire an advisor, and how career value and retirement savings work together.
22 min
Budget Basics for High School
The basics of budgeting and important related concepts that can be applied for the future.
34 min
Smart Spending
Master the art of spending with intention, building a plan that works in real life and avoiding spending under pressure.
24 min
Choices About Money
Financial decisions almost always involve a trade-off, getting something now usually means giving up something else.
16 min
The Psychology of Money
Your brain is wired to spend now and worry later, learn why saving feels hard and what you can do about it.
39 min
Borrowing and Credit
Understand how credit really works, from building your score and reading reports to how interest adds up.
20 min
Understanding Interest
Einstein supposedly called compound interest the eighth wonder of the world. Was he right?
20 min
Introduction to Investing
Learn how to save your money, which accounts to consider, and how fees may quietly eat into your returns.
26 min
Investing in the Modern World
What moves the markets, who keeps them fair, and how to tell solid advice from social media hype.
18 min
Investing: Accounts, Taxes, and Advice
Go deeper into investment taxes, when to hire an advisor, and how career value and retirement savings work together.
27 min
Financial Services
A look at commonly used financial services and accounts, including banks, credit unions, and alternatives.
21 min
Managing Financial Accounts
How to get the most from financial services while minimizing fees and protecting your personal information.
18 min
Financial Health
What does it mean to be financially healthy? How do you measure it? Let's take a look.
14 min
How Taxes Work
Demystify how taxes work, why your paycheck may be smaller than expected, and what to know before filing.
31 min
Earning a Living
Your choices about careers and employer benefits are some of the biggest financial decisions you'll make.
32 min
Insurance Basics
Learn which types of insurance actually matter at every life stage and how to choose wisely.
25 min
Protecting Your Identity
Learn how identity thieves and scammers operate and the steps that keep your information safe.
21 min
Consumer Rights and Protection
The laws and tools that protect you every time you buy, and how to fight back when something goes wrong.
30 min
Recognizing Financial Problems
Spot the warning signs of financial trouble early and learn the strategies that help people climb out of debt.
27 min
Financial Services
A look at commonly used financial services and accounts, including banks, credit unions, and alternatives.
21 min
Managing Financial Accounts
How to get the most from financial services while minimizing fees and protecting your personal information.
18 min
Financial Health
What does it mean to be financially healthy? How do you measure it? Let's take a look.
14 min
How Taxes Work
Demystify how taxes work, why your paycheck may be smaller than expected, and what to know before filing.
31 min
Earning a Living
Your choices about careers and employer benefits are some of the biggest financial decisions you'll make.
32 min
Insurance Basics
Learn which types of insurance actually matter at every life stage and how to choose wisely.
25 min
Protecting Your Identity
Learn how identity thieves and scammers operate and the steps that keep your information safe.
21 min
Consumer Rights and Protection
The laws and tools that protect you every time you buy, and how to fight back when something goes wrong.
30 min
Recognizing Financial Problems
Spot the warning signs of financial trouble early and learn the strategies that help people climb out of debt.
30 min
Buying a Car
Every step of buying a car, from choosing the right model to negotiating a fair deal and financing.
20 min
Renting an Apartment
From figuring out what you can afford to splitting costs with roommates, get ready for your first lease.
22 min
Buying a Home
The pros and cons of buying a home, including a comparison with renting.
21 min
Paying for College
Learn about financial aid, how to choose the right loans, and repaying college debt.
22 min
Education and Financial Success
Why college is a great investment, even though it has an increasingly high cost.
28 min
Planning for Your Future
Map out your financial future, investing basics, risk management, and the accounts that grow your money.
37 min
Starting a Business
A look at the concepts involved with starting a business as a teen.
22 min
The Economy and You
How economic systems, businesses, households, government policies, and trade affect daily life.
27 min
Government and the Economy
How government rules, taxes, policies, and global trade work together to shape the modern economy.
30 min
Buying a Car
Every step of buying a car, from choosing the right model to negotiating a fair deal and financing.
20 min
Renting an Apartment
From figuring out what you can afford to splitting costs with roommates, get ready for your first lease.
22 min
Buying a Home
The pros and cons of buying a home, including a comparison with renting.
21 min
Paying for College
Learn about financial aid, how to choose the right loans, and repaying college debt.
22 min
Education and Financial Success
Why college is a great investment, even though it has an increasingly high cost.
28 min
Planning for Your Future
Map out your financial future, investing basics, risk management, and the accounts that grow your money.
37 min
Starting a Business
A look at the concepts involved with starting a business as a teen.
22 min
The Economy and You
How economic systems, businesses, households, government policies, and trade affect daily life.
27 min
Government and the Economy
How government rules, taxes, policies, and global trade work together to shape the modern economy.
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The full course is free and self-paced. Questions about getting your school or group set up?